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Tropical Storm Norma (1970) facts for kids

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Tropical Storm Norma was the fourteenth tropical cyclone of the 1970 Pacific hurricane season. It formed on August 31 off the western coast of Mexico. The storm died on September 5, just before it reached Baja California. The storm caused record amounts of rain and flash floods in Arizona. Over $1 million in damage was done. Twenty-three people were killed.

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  • Labor Day Storm of 1970 and Norma

    The Labor Day Storm of 1970 on September 5th. The storm was drawing moisture from the weakening Norma, which is visible to the south southwest of the storm.

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